Dare to Discover Lowestoft on Spooky Saturday!

Something wicked this way comes on 29 October, as Spooky Saturday returns to Lowestoft town centre.

Families of all ages are encouraged to dress up and join in with a packed programme of thrilling activities throughout Lowestoft’s town centre and take part in the annual pumpkin trail hosted by local businesses in the town.

The event hosted by Lowestoft Vision, the business improvement district for the town, will include appearances from devilish characters including a giant raptor, friendly zombies and ghosts, who will be joined by movie characters Darth Vader and Chewbacca and scary stilt walkers. A virtual reality ride will provide even more thrills, as families visit the town to discover the pumpkins hidden in local shops and businesses.

Children are encouraged to dress in their spookiest fancy dress to discover the pumpkins in the town to be rewarded with sweets and treats provided by local shops and businesses.

The event, delivered in partnership with Magnus PR, will take place from 10am to 4pm on 29 October, with entertainment taking place at 10am at the Triangle Market, 12pm at London Road North outside Starbucks, and at 2pm at Station Square. The virtual reality ride will be situated outside the Britten Centre, and there is an additional charge to use the ride.

Families can also visit Dunx Cycles in town if you dare to see the wicked Witches Coven, and Fosters Solicitors will be providing fun competitions and a lucky dip for families in fancy dress to enjoy throughout the event.

If you are feeling brave, you can venture to the Lowestoft Museum from 3pm for a children’s witch hunt. East Point Pavilion will also be hosting a pumpkin decorating workshop for all the family from 1pm to 4pm, followed by a showing of the family favourite Ghostbusters at 6pm.

The fiendish fun continues on Sunday evening, as Waterstones bookshop hosts a sold-out scary ghost walk through the town, with all proceeds going to a local charity.

More details can be found on Lowestoft Vision’s Discover Lowestoft Facebook page @DiscoverLowestoft and on www.discoverlowestoft.co.uk